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Caswell County school board approves budget amendment after debate over unbudgeted security and maintenance costs
Summary
The Caswell County Board of Education approved Budget Amendment No. 5 to realign capital outlay funds without drawing on fund balance. The vote was 5–1 after board members pressed staff about security camera upgrades, a gym assessment invoice and other repairs that were paid before the board authorized line-item transfers.
The Caswell County Board of Education voted 5–1 to approve Budget Amendment No. 5, a realignment of capital outlay funds that officials said does not use fund balance.
Board members debated whether work on security systems, a gym assessment invoice and other maintenance items proceeded without prior board-approved line-item transfers. Several trustees said invoices had been paid before the board authorized the moves and asked staff to ensure future purchases follow board policy.
The amendment was presented as a…
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